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[JimAOk1945]

Hello folks...

Welcome to Cruise Critic! Tell us a little about yourself and your upcoming cruise!

 

Which cruise line did you book with?

 

Which ship are you cruising on?

 

Where are you going?

 

Is this your first cruise?

 

Are you going alone/with family/with friends?

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[Keith1010]

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Keith

[conceptualkay]

I guess I'll start!

My boyfriend and I will be cruising for our first time from Tampa to Grand Caymans and Cozumel. September 29th-October 4th! We are sailing on Carnival Paradise. I am sooo excited! I think the hardest part is determining what excursions to take. There are just so many options. I definitely want to so snorkeling =)

[wassup4565]

First thing you have to decide is whether to book your excursions through the cruise line. You will pay more if you do that, but you will have the peace of mind that if it's a ship excursion, you cannot miss the ship, even if the excursion is late getting back. They will get you back.

 

However, many CCers would advise you to use the Ports section of this site and your CC roll call group to line up much less costly excursions directly with tour providers on-site. They would say those tour providers will not let you miss the ship, or their business will be kaput.

 

Did you sign up for your roll call group? Probably lots of ideas there for your specific cruise. Plus you'll get to know some people before you sail.

[seastars]

Welcome to Cruise Critic! It's such a great place to get information on excursions - I speak from experience.

[Calgon1]

I guess I'll start!

My boyfriend and I will be cruising for our first time from Tampa to Grand Caymans and Cozumel. September 29th-October 4th! We are sailing on Carnival Paradise. I am sooo excited! I think the hardest part is determining what excursions to take. There are just so many options. I definitely want to so snorkeling =)

 

 

Highly recommend the "Swimming with the Stingrays" shorex. Very safe and a lot of fun! Take along a waterproof camera. You can pick up a waterproof disposable very cheaply at your local drug store or supermarket.

SPF 50+ !!!!

[heatherlway]

Yes, definitely go to Stingray City in Grand Cayman! I just got back from my first cruise a couple weeks ago and that was my favorite experience from the trip! But yes, lots of sunscreen.. I got burnt!

 

 

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[jammen]

Hello folks...

 

Welcome and a good way to get information.

[cruiseaholic777]

Playa Mia beach in Cozumel would be a great choice for you. The Caymans are nice but i have been on this island 3 times and i am not impressed.

[jammen]

Hello to you, and welcome to CC

[Calgary, Alberta]

Go on the Stingray City excursion!

Don't be afraid of the stingrays.

They are completely wild in open water and they are very very friendly.

I went on that excursion 10 years ago and it was my favourite excursion to date.

Take lots of pics holding the sting rays. Even get a waterproof GoPro camera.

 

 

 

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